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Broncos agree to terms with special-teamer David Bruton

The Broncos on Monday agreed to terms on re-signing safety David Bruton to a three-year contract. (Denver Post file)

The Broncos re-signed Dave Bruton to a three-year, $4.5 million contract on Monday, preventing their top special teams player from entering the free-agent market Tuesday.

The Broncos selected Bruton out of Notre Dame in the fourth round of the 2009 draft. He has been their most dynamic special teams player the past four seasons while also serving as a backup safety.

"I've always wanted to stay in Denver since my rookie year. I fell in love with this place," Bruton said.

"I fell in love with the organization, how it's run. There's opportunities out there, there's always that chance, but I feel like being here in Denver, I need to make the most of my opportunities. Especially with potentially three more years under my belt."

The team can now focus its attention on re-signing defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson before he hits free agency.

Bruton has played 61-of-64 possible regular-season games since he was selected in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2009 NFL draft by Denver. He ranks second on the team in special teams tackles (32) during that span.

He appeared in every game in 2012, leading the Broncos in special teams plays (376) and being named a third alternate for the Pro Bowl squad as a special-teamer.

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